Jimmy Carter

Preventing nuclear war is a preeminent task.

Small business is truly the backbone of the American economy.

I cannot and I will not rest until every single American is home, safe and free.

I call on all Americans to join on this occasion in honoring those Americans who served on Iwo Jima.

This Soviet invasion of Afghanistan poses a threat to the independence of countries throughout Southwest Asia and to the economic lifeblood of many nations—oil.

I support the recommendations of the study.

During the visit he will meet with President Carter, Secretary of State Vance, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs Zbigniew Brzezinski, and other high-ranking U.S. Government officials to discuss a wide range of…

This legislation affirms and strengthens our commitment to deregulation.

This law reinforces the policy of my administration to reduce regulation of the airline industry.

I am pleased to sign into law S. 1300, the International Air Transportation Competition Act.

Reducing the burden of unnecessary regulation has been one of my major goals as President.

I will nominate Cesar A. Perales to be an Assistant Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare.

I have proposed substantial Federal support for several essential capital improvement projects.

This comprehensive territorial policy will enhance the political, economic and social development of those territories to which we owe so much and which need our assistance.

This policy framework places special emphasis on furthering the economic development of each of these areas.

Our goal should be to recognize these distinctions as assets rather than to expect the territories to conform to practices and policies designed for the States.

I am announcing today the framework for a comprehensive Federal territorial policy towards Guam, the United States Virgin Islands, American Samoa and the Northern Mariana Islands.

I know that it is a particular joy for Richard's family, which has had to share his long ordeal.

I am proud of Richard Starr, my fellow American.

I would like to thank Richard for his service as a Peace Corps volunteer.

I have decided, therefore, that the United States should now rejoin the ILO and work with other members to ensure that the true potential of this organization is realized.

The safe disposal of radioactive waste, defense and commercial, is a national, not just a Federal, responsibility.

I am establishing this Nation's first comprehensive radioactive waste management program.

We must proceed steadily and with determination to resolve the remaining technical issues while ensuring full public participation and maintaining the full cooperation of all levels of government.

My paramount objective in managing nuclear wastes is to protect the health and safety of all Americans, both now and in the future.